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Train travel from Paris to Bruges (Brugge)
Thinking about heading to Belgium and need more information on how to take the train from Paris to Bruges? Start your journey here!
In total, the train journey from Paris to Bruges usually takes 3 hours and 29 minutes, although it can take just 2 hours and 26 minutes on the fastest services. As there are no direct trains available, you'll need to make one change along the way.
To get to Bruges, you’ll first need to take a Eurostar train from Paris Gare du Nord to Brussels. All Eurostar trains on this route offer free WiFi and an onboard restaurant. Upgrade to Premium Class and enjoy roomier seats and complimentary snacks and drinks served straight to your seat. Once you’ve arrived at Brussels Midi station (also known as Bruxelles-Midi, Brussell-Zuid or Brussels South), you’ll need to hop on a short SNCB service to Bruges.
Once you've arrived in Bruges (also called Brugge in Dutch), you’ll have plenty of time to wander around the cobble-stoned lanes. While it’s possible to squeeze in a day trip from Paris to Bruges, we’d recommend making your trip an overnight stay if you really want to see all this charming city has to offer. Be sure to check out the Markt and the 12th-century Belfry of Bruges.
Start your search for times and tickets in our Journey Planner at the top of the page. Remember to type ‘Brugge’ into the destination box to get results for the Belgian city. Or, keep reading for more information on:
- Today’s train times
- Classes on board trains from Paris to Bruges
- Services on board trains from Paris to Bruges
- Related FAQs about the journey from Paris to Bruges
- Getting from the airport to Paris city center
- How to get to Paris Gare du Nord station
- Everything you need to know about Paris Gare du Nord station
- Hopping on a train from Brussels to Bruges
- Arriving at Bruges station from Brussels
- Discover Bruges and Belgium
- Where to travel next after Bruges
- Explore Europe with Eurail
- How to get from Bruges city center to the airport
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SNCB trains from Paris to Bruges (Brugge)
SNCB is the national railway company of Belgium, with services that include national (Intercity) and regional (Local) express trains. All SNCB trains come with both First Class and Second Class carriages. Belgium has one of the densest rail networks in the world. Seat reservations aren’t possible for any of the company's trains.
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What SNCB classes are there from Paris to Bruges (Brugge)?
Compare the different travel classes offered by SNCB when traveling from Paris to Bruges (Brugge).
Second Class
If you're traveling in Second Class, you'll find plenty of baggage storage and power outlets as standard. You can reserve your seat only if you buy a group ticket.
- Power outlets
- Baggage storage
- More legroom
First Class
Upgrade to First Class and enjoy more legroom and comfortable seats. You can reserve your seat only if you buy a group ticket.
- Power outlets
- Baggage storage
- More legroom
What are the onboard services on SNCB?
Discover more about the onboard services offered on trains from Paris to Bruges (Brugge).
What baggage limits are there? | When traveling with SNCB, each passenger can take 3 items of baggage on board, as long as the total weight does not exceed 30kg (66.1 pounds). Once you’ve found your seat, you can stow your baggage in the space provided above and below your seat. You can take the following baggage on board for free:
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What food and drink is available? | Currently, SNCB does not offer a food and drink service. Although, you may bring food and drink with you to enjoy on the train. |
What onboard entertainment is available? | Currently, SNCB do not offer WiFi onboard their trains or at stations. |
What facilities are there for travel with children? | As long as they are traveling with a person aged 12 or above with a valid ticket, children under 12 can travel for free without a ticket. However, please note that this only applies to a maximum of 4 children per passenger with a valid ticket. If you have any additional children traveling with you, they will need a half-price Kids Ticket. |
Can I bring a bike on board? | Hoping to travel with your bike? You’ll need to add a Bike Supplement to your ticket. However, if you’re traveling with a folding bike, you don’t need to worry about paying. Bike Supplements are paid on top of your rail fare and cost €4 for a single journey. When boarding, speak to the train conductor and they will tell you if there are spaces available and where you can put your bicycle. SNCB advise you not to travel with a bike at Peak times, because bicycle spaces may not be available. |
Can I bring pets on board? | Guide and assistance dogs Travel is free for guide and assistance dogs. You won’t need to add a Pet Supplement to your ticket. Pets Pets are welcome to travel on SNCB trains if they are on a lead or in a small basket, cage or box. For animals on a lead, a Pet Supplement costs €3 for a single trip. If your pet is in a small basket, cage or box that is smaller than 30 x 55 x 30 cm (11.8 x 21.6 x 11.8 inches), you do not need to pay for a Pet Supplement. Finally, your pet is not allowed to sit on the seats or tables. |
What special assistance is available? | Passengers with reduced mobility should directly contact SNCB to make use of their free assistance service. You can take your wheelchair on board the train for free, regardless of whether or not you use the SNCB's free assistance service. If you are blind or partially sighted, you can take the train for free in 2nd class. |
How do I find cheap train tickets from Paris to Bruges (Brugge)?
If you’re planning a trip to Europe soon, our Trainline team of experts have put together some tips to help you find cheap tickets. Booking on the day in Europe is usually more expensive and costs can vary depending on the time of day, route or travel class.
1. Book in advance
2. Be flexible with your travel times
3. Buy a rail pass
4. Choose a slower or connecting train
5. Look out for train ticket sales and deals
For specific information about how to get your hands on cheap tickets, check out our European train tickets hub.
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Traveling from the airport to central Paris
Visiting Paris from abroad? You’ll most likely arrive at one of Paris’ airports. If you want to know how to get to central Paris from the airport, keep reading for more details.
In Paris, there are three major airports:
- Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
- Orly Airport (ORY)
- Beauvais Tillé Airport (BVA)
All airports offer a bus and taxi service, but only Charles de Gaulle and Orly have their own dedicated train stations (the nearest train station to Beauvais Tillé is nearby Beauvais).
How to get from Charles de Gaulle Airport to central Paris
How to get from Orly Airport to central Paris
How to get from Beauvais Tillé Airport to central Paris
How to get to Paris Gare du Nord station
Due to its central location in the city, Paris Gare du Nord station is easy to reach by all modes of transport.
Public transport to Paris Gare du Nord
- Trains: TER and TGV trains from the northern suburbs of Paris, and cities like Calais and Lille run into the station regularly. Paris Gare du Nord station is also close to Gare de L’Est train station, around a 5-10-minute walk.
- Metro: Metro lines 4 and 5 stop at Gare du Nord, as do RER lines B, D and E.
- Buses: A lot of the local buses stop at or near Gare du Nord station.
- Taxis: There is a dedicated cabstand outside the front of the station for drop-offs.
Facilities at the station
- Food and drink outlets
- Shops
- Toilets
- ATMs
- Currency exchange
Arriving for your Eurostar train to Brussels
You should aim to arrive around 20 minutes before your train to Brussels is due to leave. Eurostar trains usually depart from platforms 7 and 8, and you’ll need to pass through a security gate to get onto the platform. There may also be baggage and security checks before boarding the train.
Everything you need to know about Paris Gare du Nord station
As soon as you’ve arrived at Paris Gare du Nord station, you can take advantage of the facilities and First Class lounges.
What’s on offer at Paris Gare du Nord?
While you wait for your train, there are plenty of restaurants, shops, and cafés you can choose from at Paris Gare du Nord station:
- Cafés, newsagents, and a gift shop
- A wide range of restaurants, including Brasserie Terminus Nord and Chez Casimir
- Currency exchange
- Cash machines
- A registered baggage service
- A self-service ticket machine
- Eurostar's baggage service
- Toilets with baby-changing facilities
- SNCF lost property office.
Which facilities are in the Eurostar Lounge at Paris Gare du Nord station?
Paris Gare du Nord’s First Class Lounge is only accessible to Premium travelers, as well as certain members of the loyalty program Club Eurostar. Here, you’ll get to enjoy:
- Comfortable seating for working or relaxing
- Free WiFi
- Power outlets
- Meeting rooms
- TVs
- Hot drinks
- Digital newspapers and magazines
Hopping on a train from Brussels Midi to Bruges
Once you’ve arrived at Brussels Midi station, you’ll need to transfer to an SNCB service to Bruges.
Your Eurostar train from Paris will arrive in Brussels at Brussels Midi train station (also known as Brussel-Zuid). As you go through security in Paris, you can simply grab your baggage and get off the train once you’re in Brussels.
The final leg of your journey involves catching an SNCB train from Brussels to Bruges train station, which takes just under an hour. You won’t need to change stations, as trains to Bruges also depart from Brussels Midi.
You’ll probably have a bit of time to spare in between your trains. Luckily, Brussels Midi train station has plenty of amenities if you need to grab a quick bite to eat or fancy doing a little shopping.
What’s more, when you buy your train tickets with Trainline, all the information you need about your planned journey is saved in our app, so you’ll know exactly how much time you have until your next train. Your ticket will also display the number of the train you’ll be traveling on (such as ‘IC 533’) – this is what you’ll need to look out for on the departure boards to make sure you’re getting the right train.
If you’re taking an SNCB train from Brussels to Bruges, your SNCB ticket is valid all day. So, if you want to explore a bit of Brussels before carrying on your journey, you can!
What if my journey doesn’t go through Brussels?
Our Journey Planner offers different options for this route, so you may be booked on a different service (such as a journey that has a transfer in Lille). If this is the case, all the information you need will be in our app and on your tickets.
Arriving at Bruges station from Brussels
In just under an hour, your train will arrive at Bruges station.
Once you’ve stepped off the train, you’ll find yourself in Bruges station. Make sure you keep your ticket ready because you’ll need to scan the barcode on your ticket to pass through the gates and exit the platform area. Before heading to the city center, you can take advantage of the following amenities:
- Refreshment bar
- Restaurant
- Ticket vending machines
- Baggage lockers
- Cabstand
As Bruges station is situated on the edge of the city, central Bruges can be easily reached by taxi, bus or on foot. Since Bruges is a small, walkable city, we recommend making the journey on foot. You can get from Bruges station to the Markt, the city’s central square, in less than 20 minutes. Also, you’ll get to see the city’s charming canals and bridges, as well as Minnewater Park, home to the “Lake of Love”.
If you have a lot of baggage and would like to take the bus from the station to the city center, you can get the bus from the stop outside the station to Stadsschouwburg in the city center, via lines 4, 5, 7, 9, 14, 15, 17 and 25.
Discover Bruges and Belgium
If you’ve enjoyed your time in Bruges and want to explore more of Belgium, you can easily reach nearby towns and cities by train. The real question is: where should you go next?
Where to travel next after Bruges
If you’ve enjoyed your time in Bruges and want to explore more of Europe, you can easily reach nearby towns and cities by train. To inspire your next trip, here are some of the most popular train journeys from Bruges:
Explore Europe by train with a Eurail pass
After visiting Bruges, why not continue exploring Europe by train? With a Eurail Pass, you can travel across 33 European countries as much as you want on participating European train networks for a set amount of travel days.
You can use a Eurail Pass if you’re not a European citizen or resident. If you're a European citizen or a non-European who is an official legal resident of a European country, you can use an Interrail Pass instead.
How to get from Bruges city center to the airport
If you're flying home, you might be wondering how to get to the airport from central Bruges. Keep reading for more information.
Although there is an airport around 16 miles from Bruges, Ostend–Bruges International Airport is mostly used for freight transport. If you’re flying abroad at the end of your trip, you’ll most likely depart from Brussels Airport, on the outskirts of the Belgian capital. If you want to use public transport to get from Bruges city center to Brussels airport, you have to follow these steps:
- Make your way back to Bruges station located on the outskirts of the city, via bus or on foot.
- Hop on either a direct SNCB train to Brussels-Airport-Zaventem, or a train to Brussels Midi or Brussels Nord station.
- If you’ve traveled to Brussels Midi or Brussels Nord, get off your train and board a connecting SNCB service to Brussels Airport-Zaventem station. Generally, the train from Brussels to Brussels Airport runs every 10 minutes between 5 am and midnight, 7 days a week. In total, the journey takes between 10 and 20 minutes.
- Once you’ve arrived, you’ll find yourself located directly below the airport. Simply take the escalator or elevator to the main terminal. Keep your ticket handy as you’ll need to scan it at the entrance gates to enter the airport.
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